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We are seeking an IT Architect to join the VOIS Internal IT function in India, focusing on researching, evaluating and shaping the adoption of emerging technologies that drive transformation across Vodafone Shared Services. In this role, you will define and govern end-to-end solution architectures for data analytics, AI, cloud and automation initiatives, lead vendor evaluations (RFI/RFP), and provide architectural oversight from concept through to implementation. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, procurement partners and delivery teams to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, compliant and aligned to VOIS’ technology strategy.
Job Responsibility:
Analyse business and operational requirements and translate them into robust, scalable technology architectures and solution designs
Research industry trends, vendor offerings and emerging technologies (including data analytics, AI, robotics and cloud services) and assess their applicability and value for VOIS
Design and develop new prototypes, proof of concepts (PoCs), pilots and frameworks that demonstrate the potential of innovative technologies for shared services and telecom-centric use cases
Own and govern the end-to-end solution architecture, including business flows, data flows, integration patterns, security controls and GDPR-compliant designs
Define and maintain architectural guidelines, standards and best practices for new technologies within VOIS, ensuring consistency and reusability across initiatives
Lead and run RFI/RFP processes for identified technologies in close partnership with supply chain / procurement teams, and support vendor onboarding from a technical and architectural standpoint
Evaluate solution complexity and estimate the effort required to integrate new capabilities with existing platforms and systems
Review solution designs, code deliveries and deployment approaches, supporting teams in troubleshooting architectural and integration issues
Contribute to and help complete Integration and Operational Design (IOD) artefacts, ensuring that new capabilities are effectively embedded into the operational landscape
Define, oversee and audit user access management approaches and controls within the end-to-end solution, in line with security and compliance standards
Provide technical expertise and act as an escalation point for VOIS internal and external stakeholders on architecture-related topics
Regularly engage with senior stakeholders to present progress, architectural options and recommendations that influence the strategic innovation roadmap
Requirements:
A relevant technical degree (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field)
Recognised Technology Architect certification (e.g., enterprise or solution architecture certification)
Cloud solution architect certification in one or more major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in system and solution architecture design
Exposure to machine learning or workflow-based projects is a strong advantage
Programming or framework experience such as Python or TensorFlow is a plus
Familiarity with TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks will be considered an advantage
Nice to have:
Exposure to machine learning or workflow-based projects is a strong advantage
Programming or framework experience such as Python or TensorFlow is a plus
Familiarity with TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks will be considered an advantage